Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger

                The latest series of Super Sentai is around its 30^th episode now, and my impression of the series thus far is quite highly. Our band of outer space pirates are on a quest for the greatest treasure in the universe, while picking up Ranger Keys along the way. The ranger Keys allow them to transform into any of the 35 Sentai series rangers (making for tons of fan service.) Now all your favourite squads can comingle with each other in beautiful Sentai harmony. Yay.

                So far in the series, we’ve seen appearances from former cast members of SPD, Gingaman, Hurricaneger, and even Jetman. Not to mention the two movies that have been released that feature TONS of guests. This series is shaping up to be one of my favourite Super Sentai’s yet; it’s really perfect and getting tons of praise in Japan. The cast for this series are a really good bunch of characters that really complete each other. Even when they introduced the special “Silver Ranger,” Ikari Gai, he turned out to be a great addition from the start! (Although I must say, I’m not a fan of the design of Gold Mode.) I’m really looking forward to how this show will progress and wrap up as I already make my predictions to what will happen to certain characters and events. This show is defiantly a highlight in the Sentai Universe. 

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Blood Pumping Karaoke Music

More recently, Frank Howley (youtuber and comrade of various comedy groups like MEGA64 and The Midnight Show) has created a band with friend Matthew Bruce; The Vampires. The Vampires are a Karaoke Party Pop band, a genre made famous by such artists as Best Fwends, Totally Michael, and even Hush Hush.

What exactly is Karaoke Party Pop? The best definition would be original Pre-recorded music (sometimes covers of songs if not the actual song itself) sung and danced to by maniacs on stage. Live shows rely on a lot of energy from the band and crowd. Interaction is a big part of the show, and The vampires are no different.

The Vampires’ first show at the Waterloo Station Cafe in Mission Viejo, CA. Was composed of dancing, screaming, hilarious jokes and pizza. Performing such hit songs as Fukkireta, Fireflies (sung by cats and dogs) and my personal favourite, We Like Pizza by The Pizza Kids.

 People may question if this is real music or not. I believe, just like punk, it’s about having fun, and feeling the electricity. The Vampires’ show was about friends getting together and having a party, kinda like playing Rock Band with friends at a party. In a way it fuses a comedy act with a concert, as you’re encouraged to get up to laugh and scream.

The Vampires are the liveliest undead band you’ll ever meet. Check out the entire show on youtube, and be sure to sing along. If The Vampires ever come to my town, I’ll be sure to be first in line.

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